Early European settlers had many motives for coming to North America. The newcomers were looking to expand trade, gain wealth or seek religious freedom. Settlers from Spain chose the lands around Florida, the Dutch and the Swedes were drawn to the Mid-Atlantic region for the burgeoning trade, and the Pilgrims from Britain settled New England.
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